Fictional stories can hail from many genres, but it's always a mystery & thriller one that would keep you intrigued and captivated. And among the most prominent new-age storytellers, Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai has created a niche for himself when it comes to mystery, thriller, horror and detective short stories. Here we pick three most impeccable stories penned by the storyteller, featuring his own fictional creation - Detective Boomrah.

The Devil's Game

A game of life and death is played at a Casino every night, after it shuts down. The owner of the casino gives every visitor a chance to make their own choices. To unravel the mystery behind the game of dice, Detective Boomrah himself becomes a participant. There are stoppages such as jail, graveyard, lake during the journey of the game. Boomrah goes on to reveal why anyone who played the game had a near-death experience. He dares to take the challenge and go the victim way to explore the truth behind the mystery.



The Killer

Set in the ancient holy city, this case is about a man who believes he is out to do justice and goes on a killing spree. He leaves no signs on assault on victim's body or any sign of entry & exit. Only thing common is victims die eyes wide open. The killer gives away a riddle, based on mythological verses, as clue before each murder, which cops and even Boomrah fail to decipher. Through a sketch, Boomrah and Sam reach a remote village almost 40 km from Varanasi. He is told he is looking for 'Avatar' and is given the location of a cottage constructed over a lake. He confronts the killer and gets a riddle that sweeps feet off his ground.



The Mysterious Mrs McBethy

The protagonist of the story is Sujay, an architect who is on a business trip to Goa for almost six months. Elated over the prospect of staying in Goa for the next few months, Sujay embarks on a search for a home on rent, which leads him to Mrs McBethy. A mere handshake with the lady sent chills down Sujay's spine and followed was his encounter with a world that was non existential. Why did his hunt for a home make him feel more homeless than ever? It took the genius of Detective Boomrah to unravel the various mysteries of Mrs McBethy.